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Colts placed ILB Josh McNary on the Exempt/Commissioner's List.

One day after rape charges were filed against him, McNary goes on the same list Adrian Peterson and Greg Hardy were on this season. Essentially, he's not a part of the Colts but he's not cut either as the parties wait for the legal process to play out. McNary was primarily a special teamer this season. Jan 15 - 11:21 AM

The lawyer for Colts ILB Josh McNary said his client "unhesitatingly denies" all accusations made against him.

McNary was taken into custody Wednesday on one count of rape, one count of criminal confinement and one count of battery for an incident that took place in the early morning hours of Dec. 1. A 29-year-old woman told police she met a man at a downtown bar after a long night of drinking and was raped at his apartment. "The charges and affidavit publicly disseminated on Wednesday afternoon are not evidence of wrongdoing, but simply one side's story," McNary's lawyer said. McNary has not seen any defensive snaps during the Colts' two playoff wins. The Colts have requested that the league place him on the Commissioner Exempt List. Jan 15 - 9:53 AM

Awful. McNary has also been charged with one count of criminal confinement, and one count of battery. The Colts have acknowledged the charges, but are apparently holding off on a suspension as they investigate "what the relevant facts are." McNary appeared in 15 games this season, playing 262 snaps. He hasn't seen the field during the postseason. Jan 14 - 6:04 PM

The Indianapolis Star reports the Colts are "very high on" ILB Josh McNary and view him as a potential starter for 2014.

McNary, a UDFA out of Army, appeared in the final seven games, including the playoffs, and contributed 25 tackles. Kavell Conner and Pat Angerer were horrid next to Jerrell Freeman for much of the season, so McNary could get a crack at things in the summer. He's Army's all-time leader in sacks and received positive grades across the board from Pro Football Focus in 2013. Fri, Jan 17, 2014 03:35:00 PM

Depth Charts

The Indianapolis Star reports the Colts "aren't giving up" on Vick Ballard (Achilles', out for season), and that he'll get "another shot" in 2015.

We'll see. Ballard was already talent-deficient before injuries wiped out his 2013-14, and he'll be a 25-year-old former fifth-round pick come next July. Ballard has averaged 3.9 yards on 224 career carries. He has no Dynasty value.

ESPN's Mike Wells doesn't see any way the Colts can repair their relationship with Trent Richardson.

Richardson is owed a guaranteed $3.18 million, but the Colts can void his salary due to a team-imposed suspension. He remains a strong candidate to be cut despite a looming NFLPA battle. Releasing Richardson would leave Dan Herron, Zurlon Tipton, and Vick Ballard as the Colts' only running backs.